ARCQEProfessional LearningTeaching and Learning About Cultural Diversity with Young Children: A Framework for Inclusive Practice

Teaching and Learning About Cultural Diversity with Young Children: A Framework for Inclusive Practice

Empowering Young Minds on Approaching Diversity and Promoting Inclusion.

  • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Session Overview

It is essential for educators to take proactive, intentional steps to address racism and discrimination in meaningful ways in their practice with children and families. Research on this topic demonstrates that children begin to form their understanding of race and diversity at an early age.

This professional learning session offers educators an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the nature and impacts of racism, both within society and in the context of early childhood education. Through reflective practices, participants will examine their own experiences and biases related to diversity, fostering increased comfort and confidence in addressing issues of race with young children.

Session participants will:

  • Analyze the nature, origins, and systemic effects of racism
  • Identify and address manifestations of racism at individual, societal, and institutional levels
  • Seek to understand he impact of racism on children’s development, relationships, and well-being
  • Reflect on personal biases and experiences about diversity, and engage in ongoing self-examination
  • Develop evidence-based strategies to engage children in conversations about race, diversity, and inclusion, fostering supportive and culturally sensitive learning environments.
  • Learn to model inclusive behaviours and fostering open conversations about race with children

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